The result will be only one column wide, so 1 is the final argument in our formula. The height of our result should be whatever the height of the list is, so we ask Excel to count the number of values within the list by using a COUNTA formula, making reference to the entire column A. Since the result that we want should begin with the reference cell, the offset should remain at zero rows, and zero columns (away from the starting point). The above formula tells Excel to use cell A2 in the Source worksheet as the starting point (note the absolute reference to cell A2). = OFFSET ( Source ! $A$2, 0, 0, COUNTA ( Source ! $A : $A ), 1 )
In the case of a negative number, it goes upward from the starting reference. If rows is a positive number, the formula moves downward from the starting reference.
#DROP DOWN LIST IN EXCEL UPDATE#
You can also use the OFFSET formula to create dynamic drop down lists, which automatically update when items are added to the end of the list. Method 3 - OFFSET formula (dynamic drop down lists) Each item listed is shown in a different line in the drop down menu. This will create a drop down list in the selected cell(s).
If you want a simple option (for example, Black/White Yes/No/Don’t Know, etc.), then the quickest method may be to do it manually.
#DROP DOWN LIST IN EXCEL HOW TO#
We’ll explore how to create a drop down list in Excel using three methods. You can make a drop down list in Excel in a variety of ways. They are very user-friendly and are a great way to reduce input errors. Excel drop down lists are an easy way to control the values which are entered in a cell.